Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
We are looking for a confident Bank Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.
You’ll have the opportunity to pick up 12 hour shifts to suit you and your lifestyle, supporting our service users at Thornfield House in Idle, Bradford.
Thornfield House is a specialist residential service supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Thornfield House supports 7 individuals and offers spacious communal areas including a lounge, dining room, kitchen, and a large activity/cinema room. Externally we have beautiful gardens to the front and the rear of the building which feature plenty of space for outdoor games, BBQ, seating area and a sensory room.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development – you’ll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, rewards gateway with vouchers for everyday purchases and shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and much more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.
Your day-to-day…
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Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
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Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
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Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
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Assist with and report on medical & welfare needs
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Safeguard
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Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
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Supporting service users to access the community, to attend things like work, college, hobbies & activities, days out & holidays
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Supporting the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaning
You are…
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Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
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An excellent communicator and a good team player
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Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
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Able to empower & support service user independence
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
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Salary: £13.00 per hour plus 12.1% annual leave allowance (£14.57ph)
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An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
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Flexible working
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Regular coaching & appraisal
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Expert supervision & peer support
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Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
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Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application as soon as possible.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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